Boy · #3,820 in 2026

Daxon

The Dachshund, also known as the Dackel or Teckel, is a German breed of short-legged, long-bodied dog of hound type. It may be smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired, in various colors.

Current Rank
#3,820
Peak Rank
#1,348 (2017)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-57%
2000
First Year
2026
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#1348
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
27
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Daxon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Dachshund, also known as the Dackel or Teckel, is a German breed of short-legged, long-bodied dog of hound type. It may be smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired, in various colors.

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Etymology
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Origin & history
An old-style Dachshund showing the longer legs Illustration of a Dachshund baying a European badger The Dachshund is a creation of German breeders and includes elements of German , French , and English hounds and terriers . Dachshunds have been kept by royal courts all over Europe, including that of Queen Victoria , who was particularly enamored of the breed. [ unreliable source? ] The first verifiable references to the Dachshund, originally named the " Dachs Kriecher " ("badger crawler") or " Dachs Krieger " ("badger warrior"), came from books written in the early 18th century. Prior to that,

The Story of Daxon

Daxon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 132 Daxons were born — ranking #1,348 that year. As of 2026, Daxon ranks #3,820 for baby boys with 29 births, falling sharply (-57%). In total, more than 1K Daxons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Daxon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Daxon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daxon

What does the name Daxon mean?
The Dachshund, also known as the Dackel or Teckel, is a German breed of short-legged, long-bodied dog of hound type. It may be smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired, in various colors.
How popular is Daxon in 2026?
In 2026, Daxon ranks #3,820 among boys' names in the U.S., with 29 babies given the name that year.
When was Daxon most popular?
Daxon reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #1,348 that year with 132 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Daxon most popular?
Daxon has historically been most popular in Idaho, Utah, Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Daxon.
Is Daxon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Daxon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Daxon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daxon include Serge, Canon, Yariel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Daxon

Daxon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Daxon's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #1,348. Use the chart and map above to compare Daxon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.